How to pronounce dollars
Say it like DAH-lerz. Dollars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dollars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dollars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-uz.
Other ways to say dollars
Dollars also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAW-lerz /ˈdɔlɚz/
What does dollars mean?
- plural of dollar How to pronounce dollar
Questions about saying dollars
How do you pronounce dollars?
Say DAH-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɒləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dollars?
Dollars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · lerz.
Is dollars pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɒləz/ (DOL-uz).